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Monday, May 28, 2012

Swap Goodies And Some Other Happenings

Lately, every post starts out the same, I sound like a broken record, I know.

But life hasn’t slowed down yet.

In fact, it seems more hectic than ever.

Hopefully soon I can get back to being me.

I do apologize for not leaving comments lately.

I have been checking in as often as possible and reading all my favorite blogs, just haven't had time to comment. For this I apologize. I promise to try to get back to normal soon.

What’s been going on around here?

Well, work has been crazy.

We have 2 drivers gone for 3 weeks and one quit, so I have no one to help out during the day. Friday we were three people short.

I delivered from 9:30AM to 11:00 PM, needless to say..

I was exhausted and very grumpy when I finally made it home!

Then on top of that, trying to get the house ready for showing.

We had a couple of potential buyers come by yesterday.

I was way too tired to try to finish cleaning Friday night, so I had to get up bright and early Saturday and get it done. Luckily, Brett and my son were home, they helped a bunch. In fact, I couldn't have done it without them.

Somehow though, we got it all cleaned and looking pretty before they arrived around 1:00.

How did go??

Well, haven't heard anything yet, so it looks like we will be actually listing it sometime this week.

The couple that came and viewed it were friends of my SIL’s, so we were holding off until they came by.

I’ll be honest, I was really hoping they would buy it so I wouldn't have to actually list it and fool with all the multiple viewings. Oh well, what ever happens, Happens.

Last week, Brett and I did make it to a viewing of our own.

It wasn’t either of the ones I talked about in the previous post.

One of them sold and the other we decided was too much over what we wanted to spend.

The one we went and viewed was on 10 acres, even though only actually 3 acres are useable, all the others are filled with trees. Which is okay, but I would've rather it been open land.

Still though, just 3 acres at the price they were asking was awesome, if only the house would've been in better shape.

Now we know with buying an older home, you are going to have do some updating. We actually have owned a couple of old homes throughout our marriage.

But this one…

Just too many major things needed done and when we got home, started crunching numbers, we realized that it was just too much.

One thing I did love about the inside of the house was this…

Sorry, for the poor quality. The pictures were taken with my phone.

Do you see those wonderful, old, built in cabinets that divide the living room and dining room???

Awesome!! Best part of the house.

See, that is what I am looking for in my next home.

I am wanting an older home with original woodwork and wonderful old details inside.

I know selling your home and finding a new one wasn't really on your wish list of things to do, but I can see you are finding the potential blessings in it....that woodwork is gorgeous - something that can't quite be replicated....Wishing you the best of luck. Wonderful goodies from sweet Karen. Isn't her stitching amazing?!!! Love what that woman does!! Happy Memorial Day! Smiles & Red, White & Blue Hugs ~ Robin

I'm in the same boat as you ~ except I'm not selling or buying a home. Totally understand how life in gets the way sometimes. Oh my gosh Love all the wonderful goodies you got from Karen ~ especially the sheep cupboard hanger ~ so adorable!!!My girlfriends house has those same beautiful cabinets between her living room and dining room ~ her home is a Stick home I believe.Good Luck and happy house hunting!Prim BlessingsRobin

Hi Tammy,Love the wood work in that photo!I am a sucker for a cheap house that has GREAT bones ... The thing to remember is that with a home like that you can do a little at a time ... you know cash out of YOUR pocket not the BANKS pocket ... It may take a bit longer ... but in the end, you owe less.I wish you much luck in finding a new home, and know it must be hard for you to leave yours ...I hope things settle down for you at some point.Take care of you tho ...Teri

Tam, Been thinking of you, it's not easy to go through the process of selling and finding a new home. I just know it's going to work out for you!Love your goodies from Karen, she does amazing work!!! I hope you had a wonderful holiday! OLM

Tammy..i love your swap goodies..I also like all your goodies you have put on etsy.i am going there now to see what else you got there..good luck on the home..Make sure you take some time for yourself..you sound sooo busy.

Tam love the new swap goodies you received from Karen. I hope you find a great house....it's so hard to find a house that fits every need with the right price. It's also stressful and exciting at the same time too....good luck. :0)